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On behalf of all the children and families we serve THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Our Services

Our Purpose:

Minimize trauma to child victims of suspected child abuse or witness to violence

Coordinate a collaborative response to cases of child abuse

Help children heal from their trauma

Work to increase community awareness of and how to prevent child abuse in our community

We accomplish this through:

Forensic Interviews – Our specially trained forensic interviewers work with law enforcement and child protective services to minimize the number of times children have to tell their stories. All interviews are child-friendly, legally sound, and conducted in a neutral environment.In 2017, our organization conducted 495 forensic interviews.

Medical Evaluations – Our specially trained nurse practitioner conducts medical evaluations to ensure the health and safety of the children, to document any evidence of abuse, and to refer for additional care as needed. In 2017, our organization conducted 94 medical exams.

Mental Health Services – Our therapists offer specialized trauma-focused, evidence-based mental health services to assist the children and families cope with the trauma and to help them through the healing process. In 2017, our organization conducted 463 therapy sessions.

Child Advocacy/Case Management – Our child advocate focuses on the needs of the children and the non-offending caregiver(s) by providing needed moral support and links to other community resources that the family may need. In 2017, 345 cases were referred to our Child Advocate.

Prevention – The CAC provides a vital community service by offering education, prevention and community awareness presentations and trainings on relevant and vital child safety issues. In 2017, we conducted Stewards of Children Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training for 159 individuals in our community.

6.Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) - We coordinate our local MDT. The MDT is made up of a group of professionals who work together in a coordinated manner to ensure an effective response to reports of child abuse and neglect. Team members are from child protection, law enforcement, solicitor’s office, school system, healthcare, mental health and other community agencies. Our MDT meets bi-weekly to discuss action plans for recent investigations and updates on past cases.